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Wisconsin Nursing Organizations Issue Message to The Public About Importance Of Wearing Masks
The Nurses of Wisconsin is a group of nursing associations[1] that have come together to inform the public about the importance of wearing masks. Wisconsin’s hospitals have less than 10 percent of beds available to provide care[2]. Patients in Wisconsin are receiving extensive nursing care for treatment of their COVID
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Ransomware Activity Targeting the Healthcare and Public Health Sector
There is an imminent and increased cybercrime threat to U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released an advisory along with the FBI and The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about this #ransomware threat that uses Trickbot and Ryuk malware. Please click HERE to learn how
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Wisconsin Department of Health Services issues update on Field Hospital admission protocols
Wisconsin Department of Health Services issues update on admission protocols for patients to be admitted to West Allis Alternate Care Facility (Field Hospital) The West Allis “Field Hospital” is being managed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and not the WI National Guard as we had indicated on WKOW
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Gov. Evers Directs Department of Health Services to Limit Indoor Public Gatherings
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue Emergency Order #3 limiting public gatherings to no more than 25 percent of a room or building’s total occupancy. See full the order and list of exemptions here. This directive is effective at
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Governor Evers Reinstates the Nursing Workforce Related Administrative Rules found in Executive Order #16
Governor Evers has issued Emergency Order 2, which contains provisions related to licensed health care professionals in response to the surge in COVID throughout Wisconsin. The Governor has learned about the shortage of health care providers including nurses. The shortage is impacting the hospitals and other facilities is responding to the
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